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An audio attack from the Silver and Black! Lifelong Raiders fanatics RJ Clifford and Juan Soto take you on a vocal journey through everything Raiders like you were right there in the Black Hole. Passion, context, interviews and analysis you won’t get anywhere else. You’ve tried the rest, now try the best Raiders podcast on God’s green earth. Become a better Raiders fan and happier human by joining The Autumn Windbags!
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
Jamal Adams Signs with Raiders | Pete Carroll Talks Big | Maxx Crosby Loves Violence
00:00 – Soto's Sick Day (Still Playing Hurt)
01:46 – Raiders Training Camp Begins
02:07 – Position Battles: Offensive Line, X WR, Secondary, Linebacker
07:52 – Jamal Adams Signs with the Raiders
11:08 – Veteran Leadership in Every Room
13:13 – Can Jamal Adams Still Ball Out?
15:01 – Role Flexibility on Defense
17:07 – Raiders Waive & Sign Multiple Players
20:04 – Pete Carroll: “We’re Going to Win a Bunch”
23:26 – Why Pete Carroll Immediately Raised the Raiders’ Floor
28:43 – Christian Wilkins Injury Update
31:09 – Deuce Gruden & the MMA Gruden Family
35:01 – Maxx Crosby’s 100% Fight Rate in Joint Practices
38:37 – Maxx Crosby Was Built for MMA
41:10 – Comedian GOATs: Richard Pryor, Carlin, and Joke Thieves
43:57 – DJ Glaze vs. Kolton Miller Rookie Year Debate
48:26 – OnlyFans Star Spotting at the Airport
54:16 – Outro: Soto Survives the Episode
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Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Every Raiders Rookie’s Biggest Training Camp Storyline + Shane Gillis DOMINATES the ESPYs
0:00 - Welcome to Episode 323
0:22 - Rookies are officially reporting!
1:09 - Parenting = NFL offseason?
1:20 - Baby poop, chiropractic sorcery, and farting on the table
2:37 - RJ’s awkward Will Compton story at UFC Nashville
4:04 - Will Compton, Gus Bradley, and Bustin’ With the Boys
5:12 - Kid Rock at UFC and “Hello, fellow children”
6:30 - What’s a Kid Rock tooth worth on eBay?
7:52 - Shane Gillis hosts the ESPYs
8:44 - Question of the Day: Greatest comedian of all time
13:32 - Shane Gillis is a "13-tool" comedian
15:47 - Raiders rookie training camp storylines
17:06 - Ashton Jeanty: Can he deliver immediately?
17:57 - Jack Bech: Will his contract keep him off the field?
20:08 - Darian Porter: Project cornerback in a young DB room
22:27 - Caleb Rogers: Experience vs. athleticism at guard
23:46 - Charles Grant: Insurance policy on the O-line?
26:42 - Dont’e Thornton: Chip Kelly’s project or offensive key?
29:11 - Tonka Hemingway: Wilkins insurance at DT?
31:06 - JJ Pegues: Raiders’ 3-phase wild card
34:32 - Tommy Mellott: Next Deebo Samuel or special teams ace?
38:38 - Cam Miller: Aiden O’Connell’s replacement?
44:01 - Cody Lindenberg: Can he crack a crowded linebacker room?
48:07 - Brock Bowers' glorious mullet and haircut talk
52:49 - Maxx Crosby drops a rap EP… please no
55:06 - Maxx Crosby’s Juneteenth joke at the ESPYs
56:12 - Raiders movie speculation: Cage as Al Davis
58:58 - Tom Brady’s owner's box = date night tryouts
1:00:03 - CFB schedules: RJ vs Soto’s teams
1:02:00 - Show wrap-up – Training camp is HERE!
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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Can Geno Smith & Pete Carroll Turn the Raiders Into Contenders?
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Can Geno Smith & Pete Carroll Turn the Raiders Into Contenders?
0:00 Intro + Geno Smith in Domes: The Numbers Are INSANE
8:30 Dont’e Thornton Jr: Raiders' Secret Weapon?
17:04 Rookies Getting Reps: The Long-Term Play
20:01 Trey Tucker vs. Jack Besch: Let the Best Man Win
25:23 Michael Mayer’s Comeback & Pete Carroll’s Psychology
32:00 Kolton Miller’s Shoulder & O-Line Depth Chart Drama
37:20 Patty the Baddie Meets Kolton Miller 😂
37:44 Tom Brady’s Celebrity Smash Tour 💋
42:57 Al Davis Movie Hype: Cage + Bale Breakdown
44:38 11-12 Wins? Geno, Brock, Jenty & Schedule Outlook
54:17 Supporting Cast for Jenty + RB Value Breakdown
59:06 Radio Notes, Killing for Clicks, and “Whose Line” Talk
1:00:13 Brady x Britney? Who We Want in the Owner’s Box
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Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Can Ashton Jeanty Save the Raiders Run Game? + Darren Waller Unretires + Geno Smith Is Spicy
00:00 – Patriot or Terrorist? | Windbags Kick Off 4th of July
02:00 – Raiders Countdown: 66 Days to Kickoff
03:45 – JPP & Firework Safety PSA
06:30 – Can Ashton Jeanty Save the Run Game?
15:20 – Chip Kelly’s Scheme & Raiders Offensive Talent
22:10 – Raiders RB Room: Mostert, Jeanty & Value Breakdown
28:55 – Darren Waller Unretires to Join Dolphins
32:30 – Geno Smith Trash Talks at 7-on-7
37:20 – Could Aiden O'Connell Replace Geno?
42:45 – Why Vegas is a Free Agent Magnet Now
46:20 – Raiders: Career Graveyard Myth?
50:30 – Windbags Mailbag: Swear Jar & Fan Feedback
53:30 – RJ’s 3rd of July Block Party Invite & Wrap-Up
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Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Proof of Tom Brady's Power. Plus Cold Takes, Geno vs Darnold & Raiders Curse Continues
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Proof of Tom Brady's Power. Plus Cold Takes, Geno vs Darnold & Raiders Curse Continues
00:00 – Intro from Vegas
01:25 – International Fight Week Preview
02:30 – Question of the Day: Raiders Cold Takes
06:40 – Cold Takes Exposed: Adam Hill, Ashton Jeanty
11:00 – Tom Brady Vetoed Sam Darnold?!
15:20 – Did Tom Approve Geno Smith?
17:45 – Gino vs Darnold: Who Wins?
20:00 – Raiders QB Plan: What It Says About the Front Office
23:10 – Christian Wilkins Injury Update – Is He Done for the Season?
28:00 – Raiders Free Agent Curse: Any Good Signings in 20 Years?
31:15 – CBS Top 100 Players: Brock over Maxx?!
36:00 – DK Metcalf to Raiders Rumors
38:45 – Raiders Offense is STACKED (Except at X WR)
42:10 – Kolton Miller & the O-Line Outlook
44:10 – What Up, Windbags!
45:15 – Henry Ruggs Apology Reaction
47:45 – Studio Update & Swear Jar Memories
50:10 – Hottest Sitcom Stars of All Time Debate
52:25 – See You After the 4th!
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Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Why THESE Raiders Are No Longer the Old Raiders
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Why THESE Raiders Are No Longer the Old Raiders
0:00 - RJ in Azerbaijan?!
1:40 - 80 Days Until Raiders Kickoff
2:53 - Question of the Day: Hottest Sitcom Star
9:17 - OTA Takeaways & Rookie Standouts
13:02 - Pete Carroll’s Super Bowl Standard
17:15 - Why the Raiders Are NOT the Old Raiders Anymore
24:23 - Tom Brady’s Billionaire Influence on the Franchise
28:56 - Christian Wilkins Injury Update
34:53 - Can Henry Ruggs Ever Play Again?
40:36 - Alex Kappa’s Adorable Presser & Giant Toddler
44:09 - Soto’s Playoff Drinking Contract 🍺
45:58 - Germaine Pratt Debate: Best LB on the Roster?
51:25 - Draft Reaction & Tommy Mellott’s Role
52:17 - Wrap-up & International Fight Week Tease
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Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Raiders' 2025 Expectations: 10 Wins? Offensive Firepower? + Germaine Pratt Signing Breakdown!
0:00 - Intro & sunburn woes
0:47 - Raiders countdown to opening day
1:59 - NFL offseason: the most dangerous time for players?
3:22 - Why NFL teams can't fully protect players
5:37 - Who's most/least likely to get in trouble on the Raiders?
7:29 - Raiders burger challenge + spicy food & aging
11:23 - Question of the Day: Realistic expectations for Raiders 2025
12:58 - Soto’s 10-win prediction explained
15:46 - RJ’s focus: Offensive identity and cohesion
20:56 - Building for this year vs. long-term rebuild
21:56 - Raiders offensive roster breakdown
23:18 - The Dont'e Thornton factor
25:06 - Jack Bech’s physicality at WR
26:49 - Why the Raiders offense could be elite — even if rookies bust
28:06 - Key OTA observations that matter
31:12 - Veteran leadership and team buy-in
31:44 - Germaine Pratt signing breakdown
33:00 - Why the LB room now makes sense
34:53 - Pratt’s fit in a Pete Carroll defense
37:13 - One-year linebacker experiment explained
41:12 - How should the Raiders spend their remaining cap space?
43:39 - Should the Raiders wait for late DB cuts?
46:48 - Raiders vs. Bengals roster philosophy
50:06 - Shaquill Griffin visit discussion
50:13 - Fun segment: Strip club Yelp idea
52:06 - Mark Davis movie hype
53:03 - Soto’s drinking rules this season
56:58 - Why this Raiders season feels different
58:24 - Ashton Jeanty’s fantasy stock 🚀
59:54 - Adam Hill & Vinnie Bonsignore podcast banter
1:01:31 - Wrap up & final thoughts
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Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Why Ashton Jeanty Is the Favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year | Raiders OTA Breakdown
0:00 - Countdown to Kickoff: Raiders Season Hype
4:50 - Why Ashton Jeanty is the Rookie of the Year Favorite
6:20 - Cam Ward vs. Jeanty: Breaking Down the Odds
12:00 - The Chip Kelly Factor & Raiders Offensive Overhaul
22:30 - Michael Mayer's Redemption Arc
36:40 - Tyree Wilson: Bust or Bounce Back?
40:55 - Linebacker Room Breakdown & Cody’s Opportunity
42:30 - Raiders' Cap Space Strategy & Veteran Wish List
49:15 - Pete Carroll Tackles a Lineman at Practice
51:10 - Christian Bale as Al Davis—Perfect Casting?
57:00 - The Autumn Windbags Analyze Mark Davis’ Hair
1:04:00 - MRA: Mommy Raider Aesthetic = Boob Job, Tummy Tuck, & Healing
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Wednesday May 28, 2025
Why the Raiders Are the Most Improved Team in the NFL (and It’s Not Even Close)
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Why the Raiders Are the Most Improved Team in the NFL (and It’s Not Even Close)
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Wednesday May 21, 2025
Mark Davis Changes His Tune | Raiders Get Screwed by NFL Again!
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Mark Davis Changes His Tune | Raiders Get Screwed by NFL Again!
0:00 – RJ Gorilla Podcasts from China
1:10 – RJ Loses His Wedding Ring?!
1:40 – Flag Football in the Olympics Rant
6:01 – Who Should Represent the Raiders in Flag Football?
7:07 – Send Tom Brady to the Olympics?
9:51 – Christian Wilkins Injury Update
14:24 – Wilkins’ Health is #1 Raiders Story
17:38 – Jackson Powers Johnson Bullies His Way to Center
22:03 – Net Rest Differential: Raiders Get Screwed
25:48 – Ashton Jeanty Pays $100K for Jersey Number
30:13 – Public Net Worth and Weird Jersey Culture
31:26 – UFC Fighter Pay + Privacy
31:38 – Mark Davis Interview Breakdown
36:28 – Why the Culture in Vegas Has Changed
41:25 – Deuce Gruden Crushes Bench Press Worlds
44:22 – What Up, Windbags: MMA Fight Between Hosts?
45:11 – Jiu-Jitsu Gym Scam Story
47:06 – Congrats on 10K Subs!
47:37 – Is Patrick Graham a Good DC?
55:12 – Final Thoughts + R.I.P. Jim Irsay
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